Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oil in USA distributed by American state there (9)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Oil". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of OILINUSA ("Oil in USA") + A (abbreviation of "American") [anagram: "distributed"] = LOUISIANA; definition: "state there" The answer is LOUISIANA.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Oil in USA distributed by American state there (9)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is LOUISIANA.